PA.V.A.S2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Skills
Establish the manufacturer's recommended airspeed; or if one is not available, an airsp...
Establish the manufacturer's recommended airspeed; or if one is not available, an airspeed not to exceed the maneuvering speed (VA).
Bottom line
A pilot should be familiar with VA or VO, how it relates to accelerated stalls, and how it changes depending on the airplane's weight. In no case should the maneuver be performed at a speed greater than the airplane manufacturer's recommended airspeed, or the specified design maneuvering speed (VA) or operating maneuvering speed (VO). Full application of pitch, roll, or yaw controls should be confined to speeds below the maneuvering speed.
FAA references
- AFH ch. 5, Accelerated Stalls (p. 5-19) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-36) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIH ch. 9 (p. 9-7) — FAA-H-8083-9B
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-20) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-35) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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